Microsoft Cracks Down on Local Accounts in Windows 11, But Did It Close All Workarounds?

In the latest Windows 11 Dev build, Microsoft has removed all "known mechanisms" that allowed users to create a local account ...

Microsoft account setup to become mandatory for installing Windows 11: What it means for users

Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account ...

Microsoft is 'removing known mechanisms for creating a local account' from Windows 11 setup ...

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.
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The Party's Over: Windows 11 Installation Will Require the Internet

Windows Insider Program lead Amanda Langowski said in a blog post on Monday that those setup screens -- called the Windows Setup experience (or "out of box experience") -- are "critical" during ...
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How Kids Try to Bypass Google Family Link on Android and How You Can Stop It (2025)

Google Family Link remains one of the best parental control tools for Android, but tech-savvy kids keep finding new ways to ...

Why your PC won't turn on and 10 ways to troubleshoot your Windows computer

If your PC won't turn on, you can fix it with a few steps. Here are 10 common ways to fix a Windows computer that won't power ...